NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in winter jackets, cream at Lagos airport
Nigerian drug enforcement officials have seized drugs concealed in winter jackets and creams at Lagos airport, leading to several arrests.
VIDEO: NDLEA busts drugs hidden in parcels, warns travellers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a warning to travellers regarding the dangers of accepting parcels or luggage they did not personally pack, following a recent drug interception operation.
PCC member known as 'Madimbu' arrested for drug trafficking in Rorainópolis, South Roraima
A 23-year-old man known as 'Madimbu', a member of the First Capital Command (PCC), was arrested in Rorainópolis, South Roraima, for drug trafficking.
Man arrested transporting 127 packages of drugs in Pascuales, in northern Guayaquil
A truck driver was arrested in Guayaquil while transporting drugs hidden in a truck's double floor.
625 apprehended during curfew operations in four provinces of Ecuador
A total of 625 individuals were apprehended in Ecuador from March 15 to 20 for violating curfew in four provinces.
Thought he was negotiating with Mexican drug traffickers, but they were FBI agents: how a former police chief in the U.S. fell
Brandon Addison, a former police chief, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and conspiracy charges after unwittingly negotiating with FBI agents posing as drug traffickers.
Colombian President is 'priority target' of US Drug Enforcement Agency, says agency
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a 'priority target' by the US Drug Enforcement Agency due to ongoing investigations into possible connections with drug traffickers.
Five Mexican nationals indicted after massive meth lab bust uncovers enormous quantities of drugs
Five Mexican nationals have been indicted following the discovery of a substantial methamphetamine lab in Northern California, resulting in the seizure of nearly 3,000 pounds of meth.
Sniffer dog helps police arrest man with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus
A Federal Revenue sniffer dog led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man who was caught with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus.
NDLEA seizes 510 blocks of cannabis, arrests suspect in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Kano, Nigeria, seized 510 blocks of cannabis and arrested a suspect ahead of Eid-al-Fitr.
Civil Police incinerates over one ton of drugs that were seized on BR-230, in Balsas
The Civil Police of Maranhão incinerated over one ton of seized drugs in Balsas as part of a rapid response to combat drug trafficking.
Zografou University Campus: Arrest of a 31-year-old for drug trafficking
A 31-year-old woman was arrested in the Zografou University campus area for drug possession and trafficking by the Greek Police's Drug Enforcement Unit in Athens.
Weapons, rooster, and cages seized in operation with 56 warrants against drug trafficking in Piauí
An extensive operation against drug trafficking in Piauí resulted in the seizure of weapons and other items, along with the execution of 56 search warrants.
The case of illegal possession of a very large quantity of psychotropic substances has been referred to the court
A Lithuanian man faces prosecution for illegally acquiring and possessing a large quantity of psychotropic substances, including methamphetamine and alprazolam, with part of the payment made in cryptocurrency.
Federal Police points to exchange between a 'branch' of the CV in the interior of SP and criminals from Rio de Janeiro
The Federal Police of Brazil reported that a subgroup of the Comando Vermelho (CV) in São Paulo's interior had established connections with criminals from Rio de Janeiro to enhance their criminal operations.
New provincial offence for public drug use gives officers ‘more options,’ police say
Ontario is introducing a new provincial offence targeting public drug use, allowing police to issue non-criminal tickets rather than making arrests.
Civil police officer and 5 others arrested for involvement in scheme to divert seized drugs in ES
A civil police officer and five others were arrested in Brazil for their role in a drug diversion scheme involving seized narcotics.
NDLEA arrests 39 suspected drug peddlers in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Rivers State has arrested 39 suspected drug peddlers and secured 12 convictions over a four-month period.
Here they find the cocaine
The article discusses locations in Norway where cocaine is being found and possibly distributed.
A police inspector (anti-drug chief), a madam, and a Dominican clan: the Valladolid plot selling the cocaine that was never burned in Asturias
A significant drug trafficking operation uncovering a network in Valladolid involving a police inspector and a Dominican clan has been revealed, highlighting the challenges in drug enforcement.
House used as a drug stash hid kilos of cocaine and cloned car in Capelinha
A house in Capelinha, Brazil, was discovered to be a drug stash containing kilograms of cocaine and a cloned vehicle during a police operation.
Two dealers were caught on the same day in the same apartment building in Teplice
Two drug dealers were apprehended in Teplice while operating in the same apartment building on the same day.
Two women arrested for drug trafficking during inspection on bus in SP-270
Two women were arrested for drug trafficking during a police inspection in Presidente Venceslau, Brazil.
Drug kingpin on parole caught with enough fentanyl to kill most of county, DA says
A drug trafficker received a sentence of over 150 years for distributing fentanyl in Colorado, posing a significant threat to public safety.
Police operation seizes about 4.5 tons of drugs in Amazonas
A police operation in Amazonas led to the seizure of approximately 4.5 tons of skunk cannabis being transported by boat, resulting in one arrest.
Drug Trafficking: Record Seizure of More Than 84 Tons of Cocaine in 2025
France sees a record seizure of over 84 tons of cocaine in 2025, highlighting a significant increase in drug trafficking challenges.
Operation arrests leaders of a criminal faction organizing drug trafficking in the interior cities of São Paulo
Two leaders of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking were arrested in São Paulo after a police operation.
Smuggling drug raw materials from Vietnam to manufacture in South Korea... Three people including a man in his 20s referred to prosecutors
Three individuals have been referred to prosecutors for manufacturing drugs in South Korea using raw materials smuggled from Vietnam.
Apapa Customs seize N3.39bn codeine hidden in utensils
The Nigeria Customs Service has seized N3.39 billion worth of codeine hidden in household utensils at Apapa Port.
Criminal Police Operation: BMW, Cocaine, and Men Known to Authorities
A police operation in Lithuania led to the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, including marijuana and cocaine, with individuals involved already known to law enforcement.
The largest catch for law enforcement in recent years – discovering 11 kilograms of cocaine
Latvian police have seized 11 kilograms of cocaine and several other drugs from two suspected drug traffickers, estimated to be worth about one million euros.
NDLEA seizes 75,000 pregabalin capsules, 556 codeine bottles in Kano
The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted a significant quantity of illicit drugs, including 75,000 pregabalin capsules and 556 bottles of codeine, in Kano as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse.
Arrested while waiting for two kilograms of cocaine
A man has been arrested in Iceland for attempting to receive two kilograms of cocaine.
Liberia: LDEA Seizes Drugs Worth L$7.77 Million At Ganta Border - Guinean National Arrested
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency arrested a Guinean national and seized narcotics worth over L$7.7 million at the Ganta border.
Investigators accused of receiving bribes and leaking operations to traffickers have their conviction upheld by the TJ-SP
The São Paulo Justice Court upheld the conviction of three investigators for administrative impropriety involving bribes and leaking police operation details to drug traffickers.
Munkers caught in drug raid
Several monks were apprehended in a drug-related raid in Norway.
Trial in Munich: Drugs from Grandma's Bedroom
The trial in Munich involves Luan M., who allegedly engaged in drug dealings, unaware that his potential customer was an undercover police informant.
The prosecutor who had requested "to wall up the hot border" acknowledged that he favored drug traffickers and avoided going to prison
Federal prosecutor José Luis Bruno, who once advocated for stricter border control to combat drug trafficking, admitted to colluding with drug lords to avoid prison time, leading to his resignation.
Driver caught with over 400 kg of cocaine is released and sentenced to alternative punishment
A driver caught with 419 kg of cocaine has been sentenced to an alternative punishment instead of prison time after being classified as a first-time offender and merely a transporter of the drug.
Minas Justice Convicts 26 People for Involvement in Drug Trafficking in Greater Belo Horizonte
The Justice of Minas Gerais has convicted 26 individuals for their involvement in drug trafficking and multiple homicides in Belo Horizonte and its metropolitan region.
Bremen Operation: Preventive detention for 26 prosecuted for alleged network contaminating containers with drugs
The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office has charged 26 individuals with organized crime related to large-scale drug trafficking as part of the Bremen Operation.
Convicted for large-scale cocaine sales – million seizure
Three men in Bergen have been sentenced for selling cocaine worth at least 8 million kroner.
Man arrested with over 1 kg of drugs at a sales point in Rorainópolis
A man was arrested in Rorainópolis, Brazil, with over 1 kg of drugs suspected to be linked to a drug trafficking operation.
Renowned drug lord Sebastian Marsetas arrested in Bolivia and handed over to the United States
Sebastian Marsetas, a notorious Latin American drug trafficker, was arrested in Bolivia and extradited to the United States after years of evading law enforcement.
Found nowhere and sentenced to prison
A Reykjavik District Court sentenced Erlendur, a man charged with attempting to import 2.5 kilograms of marijuana, to a three-month suspended prison sentence after he could not be located for the trial.
Who is Sebastián Marset, the third most wanted by the DEA detained today in Bolivia
Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastián Marset was arrested in Bolivia after being on the run since July 2023, marking the end of a regional manhunt involving various law enforcement agencies.
Narcotrafficker Sebastián Marset, the third most wanted by the DEA, captured in Bolivia
Uruguayan narcotrafficker Sebastián Marset was captured in Bolivia, where he had been a fugitive since July 29, 2023, and is wanted internationally for drug trafficking.
An international drug trafficking network has been identified and dismantled
A significant operation in Lithuania led to the arrest of 13 individuals, including leaders of an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking.
Former player security and parliamentary advisor: who is the penal police officer known as Bonitão, who is wanted by the STF
Luciano Fagundes Pinheiro, a penal police officer known as Bonitão, is wanted by Brazil's Supreme Court for allegedly attempting to delay the extradition of an international drug trafficker.
Hashish, cocaine and a pen gun: 39-year-old arrested for drug dealing in garage
A 39-year-old man was arrested in Milan for dealing drugs from a garage, where police found significant quantities of hashish and cocaine.